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Re: New engine won't turn - 2.1 WBX
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:23:08 -0500
...The gear then can get wedged on the crank gear. There are also shim(s) on the bottom of the gear. These can even...
rad hose/pipe fixed
Historical mailing list
Sun, 29 Sep 1996 04:20:12 -0300 (ADT)
...With effort it can be wedged into the heater hose, and held with a clamp. Used Permatex RTV goop on all joints. Need 6...
Re: Front table question
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 08:21:38 -0400
...I wedged a butter knife from my silverware drawer into it to fill the extra gap (although it wasn't really necessary). While a...
Re: Parking brake actuator rod REMOVAL
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Wed, 7 Jul 2004 08:59:50 -0700
...The nylon guide is wedged into a small metal bracket that is welded to the chassis above the fuel tank. I believe you will...
Re: Are Today's Young People Mechanical Nitwits?
Historical mailing list - Oliver Mueller-Heubach
Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:33:56 -0400
...couple cigars with the old tax labels from the late '20s wedged on one side. I imagine the owner wasn't supposed to smoke...
Re: gas pedal > accelerator linkage question
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Mon, 23 May 2011 17:23:58 -0700
Why not just screw a wooden (or other material) wedge to the top of the pedal, rather than playing with the linkage? Karl Wolz...
Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:24:44 -0800
...brake on.... > > Is there any safety advantage in building/using small wedge-like > platforms for each rear wheel (basically extending the carport floor) > to...
Re: TV/VCR.Combo- where to install????
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Jul 2001 18:05:50 -0700
I've seen a wedge-like accessory made for the 9" tv/vcr combos that straps on underneath the unit and angles it up...
Re: Help on Brake Drum
Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
24 Apr 1995 07:58:33 -0800
...WD40 through the adjustment hole, you can tap on a screwdriver wedged against the outermost star point on the appropriate edge to get one...
Re: What works for my hands NVC
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:20:58 -0800
...More designed for fiberglass resin, but any barrier <DIV></DIV>>you can <DIV></DIV> <P>>wedge in under the cuticles before the...
Free Sirius satellite radio system - FM isn't free anymore (NVC)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
Fri, 27 Jun 2003 09:40:20 -0700
...But now that it's so popular, greedy cable-TV companies have continued to raise prices AND wedged in commercials, leaving subscribers to pay...
Re: Sound insulation info and tips
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:27:44 -0500
...I folded it in half and wedged it in. I only needed to cut in 1 or 2 places , around the lock/wiper area...
93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:08:24 +1300
...I'm thinking of naming it the "Flying Wedge" after what some Poms call T3s... though there's nothing wedgelike about these vans. -- Regards...
Re: ABS on a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Fri, 7 Jun 2002 08:22:18 -0500
...The switch was because braking distances in gravel or dirt shorten if you lock up the wheels because you build a wedge of debris...
Re: Tin top camping
Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
Mon, 7 Oct 2013 20:55:12 -0400
...cardboard wedge in anyway possible to side and back windows. Kept under the mattress in the trunk. These can be held by bungees or...
S&S Exhaust
Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
Mon, 6 May 2002 19:20:12 -0400
...then I wedged a steel pry bar between the trans and the pipe and wacked it a couple of times with a hammer and...
Re: Frustrated in Minnesota
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Sun, 12 Oct 2003 16:45:52 -0700
...I farted > around trying to push, wedge > cram the new trim in.....without any success. > PLEASE what do I need to do > to get...
Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
Historical mailing list - Mary Beth and Chris Geiser
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 17:48:40 -0600
...I wedge it in there if doing a more extensive maneuver (ie: adding oil after a change). Chris -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
Possible fix for leaking windows..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 21 Dec 2006 21:58:06 -0800
...I use a hardwood (or plastic) wedge to push the rubber away from the body and the glass..You can first time around chase...
Re: Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 26 Jan 2009 15:16:42 -0800
...brake on.... > > Is there any safety advantage in building/using small wedge-like > platforms for each rear wheel (basically extending the carport floor) > to...
Re: Big Thanks and Brake Wear PICS
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 13 May 2016 16:58:57 -0400
...The rotation of the drum against the shoe should slide > > the shoe a bit like a wedge. They are called leading and trailing shoes...
Re: To table or not to table
Historical mailing list - Bill
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 23:02:14 -0700
...Both tables and their arms will fit into the compartment under > the back seat, with a little jockeying. > > Rusty J > Ogden, UT > '80 WedgeFalia...
Re: Front Table and Leg
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 14:48:27 -0700
...I have to use wedges to get it straight. The >tightening nob is smaller and black instead of gray. So don't believe it...
2WD diff lock add on
Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:42:15 -0300
...they are a cam/wedge type locker that work by allowing over-running of the outside wheel during a turn, but are essentially 'locked...
Re: Odometer failed, any advice?
Historical mailing list - neil N
Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:05:30 -0800
...Was I just being overcautious or is there a trick? Is it possible to work a couple of wedges in? Made of some kind...
Gas Tank Conversion - step 1
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Wed, 12 Apr 1995 22:39:08 -0700 (PDT)
...If I feel brave tomorrow, I'll pull the engine and do the welding I've been putting off, and then try to wedge...
Re: '82 diesel water pump belt adjustment woes
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Mon, 11 Feb 2002 06:06:47 -0800
...I've replaced 3 belts (all high quality Bosch) and one even wore so badly it lost all of it's "wedge" becoming a...
Re: replacing the cigarette lighter
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 17:44:35 -0400
...Stick a knife between the two and gently wedge them apart. Once you have done that the metal middle section should just pull completely...
Re: is anyone going to roast a turkey in the van?
Historical mailing list - dahn van
Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:22 -0800
...it is the roasting rate for a bird wrapped tightly & wedged on top of the engine while driving... how many minutes per pound (or...
Re: Using gas inline 4 manifold
Historical mailing list - garth woolstenhulme
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 21:43:39 -0700
...You can use a series of wedges > to remove it but I would stongly suggest getting a dual outlet manilf with > theh 12mm copper...
Bus Depot flooded
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 12 Jun 2000 20:39:09 -0400
...be a somewhat useful tool in holding back flood waters when wedged under a door. Thanks to lots of fast moving and bailing of...
Re: holding liscense plate down while checking oil? Techniques?
Historical mailing list - Les Yamashita
Tue, 6 Mar 2001 21:20:32 -0500
...The license plate will rise up a couple of degrees until the oil cap is wedged between the bottom of the license plate and...
Re: lock yer doors without keys? -Wallet in pants-warning
Historical mailing list - don spence
Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:57:39 -0600
...you are putting a wedge under your pelvis and forcing your spine into an unnatural "S" curve. He said: "I tell all my male...
Re: Removing the top ball joint.
Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:01:03 -0400
...what's the secret here.... > > I've got one of those wedge things but it don't seem > to make much difference. Should the...
Re: How do you adjust clutch pedal free play?
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 21:03:01 -0800
...The easiest way is to open brake bleeder and push brake pedal down and hold it with some piece of wood wedged against the...
Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter
Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
Fri, 27 Sep 2002 18:14:14 -0600
...Just like the one from the > factory. > > You can either wedge cardstock or something alongside > your accessory plug to keep it from falling out...
Re: OT: Gardening
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 11:44:09 -0400
...A list dealing with antique Wedgewood stove, for example, would satisfy the first requirement, but therre are too few in existence to attract a...
Re: carpet alternatives
Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 10:42:25 -0700
...I just wedged the flooring under the fridge side of the van as much as I could. Same with the rear seat.<<<<<<< Cheers, Frank...
Re: Clutchless in California
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 12 Dec 95 12:26:43 CST
...as they ought to, and little pieces of crud can get wedged under the seal ... and prevent any "sealing" action. so the fluid just...
Re: Homemade bras???
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Dec 1995 17:07:44 -0400
...The loose sides can be wedged into the crack between the front and doors, leave about 8" extra on each side and wad it...
Re: '93 Eurovan Engine/Tranny Replacement
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Wed, 6 Dec 2000 11:29:59 EST
...I don't think you could wedge a VR6 into a 5 cylinder EV. The '96 and up models have them, but they made...
Re: cutting hole in van floor
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Sat, 22 Jan 2005 13:11:11 -0800
...2" x 4" and then positioning the piece - suitably anchored or wedged - over the spot you want to cut the hole in the floor...
Re: 1991 Vanagon Front Brake Caliper Rebuild Struggle
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Thu, 20 May 2021 10:49:10 -0700
...I ended up tearing the new boot as it was pretty impossible to get the seal wedged back into the cylinder and seated. > My...
Puzzling water drip
Historical mailing list - Troy
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 14:32:56 -0800
...Jim Those little gizmos work okay in that they will wedge in one of the three opening holes, while still providing a little bit...
Re: Power Locks
Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
Mon, 29 Sep 1997 09:54:56 -0000
...I think the whole this needs to move up about 1/2 inch but I just inserted a wedge in the top of the...
Re: Vacuum from Brake Booster?
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 13 Jun 2005 22:54:30 -0700
...vacuum for the >aftermarket Audiovox cruise control I'm trying to wedge into my 84. > >How about teeing it off the brake booster line...
Re: Intermittent wiper Relay ?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 08:49:12 -0400
...many years ago, I was > disappointed, after I removed the plastic wedge, to find I > still had no intermittent wiping. > > Closer look at the...
No Oil filler cap=poor idle..observation on Digifant..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:50:39 -0700
...Then, standing behind the van scratching my head, I noticed my licence plate a bit askew and found my oil filler cap wedged in...
Re: asking for travel tips
Historical mailing list - J. C.
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 14:17:51 -0800
...a hoola hoop and a couple curtains hung from it, too. wedge the hoop btwn the bunk cushions and suspend the other side from...
Re: Removing rear brake drums?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 28 Oct 2001 09:19:06 -0700
...After taking the two 10 mm bolts off, I wedged the flat end of a brake adjusting tool between the drum and the steel...
How is coolant getting to exhaust???
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
Sun, 30 Jun 2002 22:12:57 -0700
...When I took the heads off the cylinder sleeves, I had to pry it off with wedges. Is it possible that I warped the...
Re: Dometic Fridge question
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 30 Jul 2000 16:12:06 -0700
...After about 10 min the digital thermometer wedged against the cooling fins read 47 degrees. This is with the door off. The top rear...
Re: engine cooling fans
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:46:57 +0100
...Something along the lines of > a rectangular top with holes and two "V" shaped side pieces which would > wedge in between the open license...
Re: Thermostat woes--or--?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 01:35:31 -0400
...It gets wedged in the opening when it opens holding it so it will not close. As for backwards instalation, does not fit and...
Re: Power window won't stay up
Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:38:00 -0400
...Anyone have good used power window regulators for sale? I've got mine propped up with a notched broomstick as the wooden wedges force...
Re: RC braintrust's interest
Historical mailing list - Austin
Tue, 26 May 1998 18:44:01 -0700
...click-click click-clock, the little wedge >tumbles side to side. Have a look. Pretty soon all 8 guys are standing >around in a...
Re: Which Wind/Rain Deflectors?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 23 Jan 2015 08:26:26 -0500
...That's because the deflector is wedged in between the glass >> and the window seal. So when you roll the window back down, the...
Re: [WetWesties] Spring trip
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:19:46 -0700
...Wonder how many huge motor homes have gotten stuck, wedged, trapped, whatever..trying to negotiate that tight steep road to the Dante's View...
Re: Fuel Saver ?
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sun, 26 Feb 2006 21:49:09 -0800
...You'd probably save more gas by getting a Barbie head wedged under the gas pedal, keeping you from pressing it down all the...
Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 17 May 2010 22:24:30 -0700
...One other platform I saw online had a wedge at the clutch housing end to help line up tranny at an angle. A bottle...